19th August 2024 – Friends of the Dart has launched a Crowdfunder with the objective of eradicating sewage pollution in the River Dart. The grassroots group, established as a community interest company after locals noticed an increase in illness among people using the river, has set a target of £30,000 to be used to cover testing and community engagement. The Devon Environment Project will be...
Tiverton Beekeepers (a branch of Devon Beekeepers’ Association) are doing their bit to help raise awareness of the threat posed by Asian hornets, by staging the first ever pantomime about the invasive insects.
The performance, “The Attack of the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet”, will take place at Plymtree Country Fayre and Horse Show, on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August.
Writer, broadcaster and famous wordsmith Gyles Brandreth is aiming to correct Plymouth’s mishearing of well-known sayings, as new research reveals friends and family are just too polite to tell each other they are wrong.
Launching the Misheard Manifesto , Specsavers vows to make 2024 the year misheard sayings come to an end. Together with Gyles Brandreth, they’re calling on people...
Theatre Royal Plymouth’s (TRP) Production and Learning Centre where sets are made for shows across the globe, turned 21 this year after opening its doors in May 2003. TR2 is TRP’s flagship facility and houses its vast workshop and wardrobe provision, alongside its unique rehearsal spaces where community activities take place and rehearsals for productions.
Students and staff at City College Plymouth are celebrating another remarkable year of level 3 qualification results at the city's learning destination of choice.
Nearly 900 students, primarily aged 16 to 18, studied subjects ranging from engineering and childcare to performing arts and sports, achieving an impressive overall pass rate of 99%.
Mindful Chef , the UK's highest rated, B Corp certified recipe box*, is delighted to announce the return of “The Big Mindful Chef Clean Up” which will take place from Saturday 31st August - to Sunday 1st September.
Now in its sixth year, the initiative, which began on the beaches, will also cover streets, riverbanks, woodlands and city parks in what will be the biggest clean-up yet....
Tens of thousands of households can already order an ultrafast service
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard has met the engineers who are bringing ultrafast Full Fibre infrastructure to the city.
He visited Plymouth telephone exchange where he connected dozens of live customers using the fibreoptic technology which is transforming the city’s digital capability....
Calling all musical lovers! Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has a great range of shows coming up this year and next, that are sure to provide unforgettable experiences filled with stunning performances, breathtaking visuals, and mesmerising music.
From a funny, fierce and fabulous jukebox musical featuring X Factor winner Matt Cardle, & Juliet , to the return of the multi-award-...
Westward Ho!, Devon – Pig and Olive is proud to announce that its Westward Ho! location has earned the prestigious Gold award in the Casual Dining category at the 2023 Taste of the West Awards. This accolade follows a Bronze win at the South West Tourism Awards earlier this year and the Devon Tourism Awards, highlighting the restaurant's dedication to culinary excellence and outstanding...
